STORIED TREASURES 

This video is STILL to be considered 'Episode 1' Please read the note in the opening. I decided to re-upload the video following several messages and comments from folks telling me that there were several audio issues in the video. I hope and Pray that this '2.0 version' is clearer and has a higher audio quality. STAY TUNED! I am currently editing episode 2 which should be ready in a few days! ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Episode #1 to my indie video series about TITANIC. This episode is specifically meant to follow a 'nostalgic path' and is laid out reminiscent of the classic discovery channel documentaries I grew up with. I was blessed to be given permission to use Mr. Michael Whalen's incredible score to accentuate my videos. This episode will focus on the Testimonies of some of Titanic's survivors, and draw attention to specific parts of the wreck (where applicable) in accordance with Titanic's story as we are told it by her survivors. Using footage graciously provided by NOAA and the Inner Space Center, mixed with classic animation from 'Home Run Pictures', Cyberflix's Titanic Adventure Out of Time, as well as newer computer graphics from fellow YouTuber JEALOUSE STATEMENT ((link to his profile below)) this long-awaited first episode was truly a labor of love and I cannot thank those involved enough for all the help, and patience bestowed on me as I made it. I look forward to the next episode... Enjoy! (NOTE: This Video has been made WITH PERMISSION wherever applicable, and much of the other content is either in the public domain or free to use under the license of "Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International", therefore, this work MUST be classified as FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and not eligible for monetization unless proper licensing of certain elements and assets can be acquired.) ((Check out my new friend "Jealouse Statement" and his Titanic sinking animations here!)) / @jealousestatement ((Dont forget to check out my own website "STORIED TREASURES" for more upcoming content, including updates on expeditions, videos, and history-related projects!)) https://www.storiedtreasures.net/

Storied Treasure's first major video about the U.S.S. S-37 (SS 142) The S-37 was a Holland-type 'S-boat' class of submarine. She was Launched on June 20th, 1919, and commissioned into the United States Navy on July 16th, 1923. This submarine led a very active life in the United States Asiatic Fleet from the time of her commissioning until she was transferred to training duties on the West coast. Following the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December the 7th, 1941, the aging sub was sent out on patrol immediately to report back on the Imperial Japanese navy shipping and troop movements in the Philippine Islands. Despite her old age and lack of mobility, she proved herself a true fighter, when she boldly attacked a column of Japanese destroyers in February 1942. Ultimately sinking the IJN NATSUSHIO, and thus earning her place in naval history for the first-ever Japanese destroyer kill of World War II, an achievement that remains one of the most daring accomplishments by any submarine commander. In 1945, the sub was stricken from the Navy List and was lost on her way to being sunk for target practice. Following her discovery and partial salvage in the late 1950s, the sub remains today a forgotten and often neglected dive site due to the dangerous conditions on-site and the overall nature of the wreck. THIS IS HER STORY!!! Told for the FIRST TIME!!! Special Thank You to fellow Youtubers: WOLFPACK 345 - For the incredible historical narration and for in-game footage from Silent Hunter IV that brought that epic attack to life! (His channel) https://www.youtube.com/c/Wolfpack345 David Sirak - For generously allowing me to use audio from his 'Vandenburg sinking' footage to add a bit more realism to the old clips I was using. (His channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAqRwVVrMlmLCPa92EXHrg This indie documentary has been a long time coming and was a real labor of love and work by several dedicated people..... I am truly grateful to all who were involved and I am excited to share it with everyone! Stay tuned for the NEXT exciting video! God bless, Matthew Smathers ~Storied Treasures~

My good friend and volunteer diver for Storied Treasures, Mr. WeiHua Sun, relates to us the technical process invovled in prepping to dive the wreck of U.S.S. S-37. A TRUE TECHNICAL DIVE despite its shallow depth as we learn...

The debut video of our upcoming mini-exploration series called "Shipwreck Stories & Tales" Episode 1: H.M.C.S YUKON The H.M.C.S Yukon was a Mackenzie-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1973 till 1993 when she was decommissioned. Following her purchase by the San Diego Oceans Foundation, she was scuttled in 2000 off the San Diego coast to become an artificial reef. This episode will have a short overview of the Yukon, and then some HD dive video of the Yukon as she appears today. The video, filmed using GoPro cameras, was taken in 2019 by my friend and dive instructor WeiHua Sun. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` The music during the dive is conducted by Ross Bugden. His Youtube channel can be found HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossBugden/featured And our intro theme comes from the Youtube Channel "Music for Video Library" https://youtu.be/IRst7u4mjFg I want to thank everyone who has been so patient with me as I edit together these videos. I hope to start cranking out more videos at a more consistent rate and I hope you all enjoy the video! God bless, Matthew S.

Headed out on one of our expeditions we recieved a Dolphin escort as we kicked up the throttles and headed out to sea!

This is my first 'Audiobook' or rather 'READ ALONG' for the antique book "The Last Voyage of His Majesty's Hospital Ship Britannic' by Rev. John A. Fleming. This man, one of several clergymen aboard the ill-fated hospital ship, provides us with a unique look at the spiritual life abord the Britannic. Also giving us wonderful insight into the ship, and its final hour afloat. I hope that this please some of my fellow Christian History Lovers & Ship Enthusiasts alike! Also I look forward to what other 'Storytime' videos I crank out in the near future!!! NOTE: This work is done FOR FREE and all materials contained are either of my own intellectual property or PUBLIC DOMAIN. You may use with my permission provided credit is given. ENJOY! INTRO MUSIC: 'PIRATE ADVENTURES' by Channel "Music For Video Library" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRst7u4mjFg INTRO ANIMATION: 'Storied Treasures' Logo designed by Matthew Smathers & Animated by Spencer Littrel

One of our first dives using the ROV we explore the wreck of an unknown shipwreck dubbed "The Rigger' believed to be a crane barge that was sunk in the 60's or 70's. A small porcelain bowl was recovered stamped "Made in Usa" but no marks or logo to identify the wreck were found.